From the shores of Lake Alexandrina, this group of leaders have used a combination of 'auto-loading' CD, open source management systems, and Web 2.0 technologies, to grab the attention of people in their community. "Moving from the known to the Unknown", is one of the catch-cries of their dynamic project leader, Shirley Smith. You can find their virtual community project at byte-on.org.au.
Byte-on Virtual Milang Old School House, in Milang, South Australia.
Stuart Jones made this astounding piece, "A dramatic introduction", highlighting the very wonderful Karyn Bradford, who runs the community centre. Karyn tells us how they are working to connect people who "don't have access to computer or transport", while Shirley asks challenging questions, such as "How do you keep the momentum going?", and "How do you get these new ways of using technology legitimated in everyday work and play?" You'll hear Shirley tell us that this project and its potential have "grabbed the interest of local business community".
Milang, South Australia
This project has been targeting people in the Alexandrina Council region who have little access to traditional education settings and are disadvantaged through isolation (little or no public transport), low incomes and lack of childcare facilities.
The project's aim was to deliver e-learning opportunities to the target through a partnership between TAFE, Eastern Fleurieu School, Alexandrina Council, Fleurieu Regional Development Inc, Milang & Clayton Traders Association, Strathalbyn & District Commerce Association and Milang Progress Association Inc.
The Community Leader, Shirley Smith and volunteer facilitator Stuart Jones have coordinated the project across the region, and promoted the program through development of a website and inventory of e-learning sites and courses. You'll find their site, which employs the latest open-source content management systems, at byte-on.org.au/
One very clever strategy has been to hand people a CD-Rom, which connects to the site. The CD automatically loads to the screen, when loaded into a Windows machine. This is designed for people who are not familiar with computers - the goal is to lead people gently into new worlds of learning.
Students were supported in their learning by volunteer mentors, and were able to access the resources of the Milang Old School House Community Centre (MOSH), Strathalbyn Internet Centre, Eastern Fleurieu School - Milang, Langhorne Creek and Ashbourne Campuses and Alexandrina Library at Goolwa.
This supported method of study benefited the students and the community both socially and economically. It enabled the target group to learn new skills which allowed them to enter or re-enter the workforce in fields where there is a local shortage of workers. It also encouraged new employment opportunities in the region through microbusiness start-ups and social enterprise opportunities.
Milang Old School House (MOSH)
From the shores of Lake Alexandrina, this group of leaders have used a combination of 'auto-loading' CD, open source management systems, and Web 2.0 technologies, to grab the attention of people in their community. "Moving from the known to the Unknown", is one of the catch-cries of their dynamic project leader, Shirley Smith. You can find their virtual community project at byte-on.org.au.Byte-on Virtual Milang Old School House, in Milang, South Australia.
Stuart Jones made this astounding piece, "A dramatic introduction", highlighting the very wonderful Karyn Bradford, who runs the community centre. Karyn tells us how they are working to connect people who "don't have access to computer or transport", while Shirley asks challenging questions, such as "How do you keep the momentum going?", and "How do you get these new ways of using technology legitimated in everyday work and play?" You'll hear Shirley tell us that this project and its potential have "grabbed the interest of local business community".Milang, South Australia
This project has been targeting people in the Alexandrina Council region who have little access to traditional education settings and are disadvantaged through isolation (little or no public transport), low incomes and lack of childcare facilities.
The project's aim was to deliver e-learning opportunities to the target through a partnership between TAFE, Eastern Fleurieu School, Alexandrina Council, Fleurieu Regional Development Inc, Milang & Clayton Traders Association, Strathalbyn & District Commerce Association and Milang Progress Association Inc.
The Community Leader, Shirley Smith and volunteer facilitator Stuart Jones have coordinated the project across the region, and promoted the program through development of a website and inventory of e-learning sites and courses. You'll find their site, which employs the latest open-source content management systems, at byte-on.org.au/
One very clever strategy has been to hand people a CD-Rom, which connects to the site. The CD automatically loads to the screen, when loaded into a Windows machine. This is designed for people who are not familiar with computers - the goal is to lead people gently into new worlds of learning.
Students were supported in their learning by volunteer mentors, and were able to access the resources of the Milang Old School House Community Centre (MOSH), Strathalbyn Internet Centre, Eastern Fleurieu School - Milang, Langhorne Creek and Ashbourne Campuses and Alexandrina Library at Goolwa.
This supported method of study benefited the students and the community both socially and economically. It enabled the target group to learn new skills which allowed them to enter or re-enter the workforce in fields where there is a local shortage of workers. It also encouraged new employment opportunities in the region through microbusiness start-ups and social enterprise opportunities.